Former Spurs player gives essential workers free pizza at North Side restaurant

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3:31 pm CDT, Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Former Spurs player George Hill is still supporting San Antonio by giving free pizza to those on the frontlines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Spurs player George Hill is still supporting San Antonio by giving free pizza to those on the frontlines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Former Spurs player George Hill is still supporting San Antonio by giving free pizza to those on the frontlines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Spurs player George Hill is still supporting San Antonio by giving free pizza to those on the frontlines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Spurs player gives essential workers free pizza at North Side restaurant

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Although George Hill is no longer a Spurs player, he is still supporting San Antonio by giving free pizza to those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus.

To thank first responders and essential workers, Hill partnered with Greater San Antonio Real Estate to open a $1,000 tab at Fralo's, a pizza joint on the North Side, so those individuals can enjoy a pizza pie on the former player.

"The ones working the front line are working long hours and sacrificing their own lives to help others. It's the least we could do," said David Garcia Jr., a realtor with Greater San Antonio Real Estate. "... (We're) grateful to give back to those that really and truly deserve it. If I could hug them, I would."

Hill was drafted by the Spurs in 2008 and played in San Antonio until 2011, when he was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He was traded to the Bucks in 2018.

Though he may not wear the silver and black uniform anymore, Hill continues to be a huge supporter to his fans in San Antonio, especially during these trying times and making sure the community is taking care of each other.

This isn't the only San Antonio business Hill has helped out since the crisis began. In March, Hill partnered with Tony Cain, the owner of Bush's Chicken, to provide meals to those on the front lines.

"George has always loved San Antonio and often supports our city in other ways, so it only made sense for us to partner with someone who enjoys giving back as much as we do," Garcia said.

Anyone working against the virus is eligible for the promotion, and all they have to do is place their order at Fralo's, show their badge and mention "Greater San Antonio Real Estate cares." The promotion will run until the $1,000 runs out, but Garcia hinted that this may not be the only Alamo City restaurant that will run this promotion.

"During times like this, community and taking care of one another is what will keep our city strong," Garcia said.